Courtney Flatt
Stories
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Scientists sequence Oregon whitebark pine genome to help the threatened trees
One tree in Central Oregon has helped protect iconic whitebark pine trees across the West. Scientists have sequenced the threatened tree’s genome, which helps plant more resilient trees faster.
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PNW: A pinball paradise (mostly), how a Tri-Cities man is solving the ‘inland drought’
From Seattle to Portland, many people consider the Pacific Northwest a pinball paradise. But, there just aren’t many machines in some places. That’s why one Tri-Cities man is trying to ramp up pinball pandemonium in southeastern Washington, with the help of fellow pinball fans.
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A cross-country competition to inflate Christmas cheer invades Richland
There’s a giant inflatable Yeti invasion taking over one Tri-Cities street. It’s all part of a friendly Christmas spirit competition – that you can’t miss.
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The North Pole isn’t the only place for Santa to find reindeer – they’re in Goldendale, too
With Christmas just around the corner, Santa is getting his reindeer ready. One of Saint Nick’s reindeer training grounds is in south-central Washington.
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Black bear damage permits will be available Washington commercial timber owners
Washington’s Fish and Wildlife Department can issue permits to kill black bears that damage timber – starting in 2024.
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Deadly heat waves to be more frequent, intense
New research shows stronger heat domes could happen more often as the climate changes.
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Historic agreement seen as a harbinger to Snake River dam removal
After decades of courtroom drama, a document leak and years of negotiation, federal officials agreed with six Northwest tribes to restore salmon, build-up clean energy and begin studying how to replace services the Lower Snake River dams provide.
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Leaked documents on Snake River dams leads to congressional hearing
After leaked documents suggested the Biden administration could be making moves to help remove Washington’s four Lower Snake River dams – congressional Republicans said they needed answers.
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New study finds high mercury levels in Snake River smallmouth bass in Idaho, Oregon
People eating bass out of the Snake River should be wary: depending on where smallmouth bass are caught in Idaho and Oregon, the fish could have higher levels of mercury.
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NASA satellites could be a new tool to help estimate snowpack, manage water resources
Scientists in Washington recently used NASA satellites to learn more about snow in the mountains.